South Zone Travel Guide

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South Zone
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Our pick of the best South Zone Hotel Deals

Barceló Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive

Barceló Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Km 11.5 Zona Hotelera Sur Puerto Vallarta
The price is NZ$549 per night from 11 Dec to 12 Dec
NZ$549
11 Dec - 12 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Puerto Vallarta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,950 reviews)
Everything was really nice and clean. The food was good and the staff at the restaurant are amazing.

Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025

Barceló Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive
Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort, Puerto Vallarta

Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort, Puerto Vallarta

4.5 out of 5
Carretera Barra de Navidad Km 4.5 Puerto Vallarta JAL
The price is NZ$710 per night from 9 Dec to 10 Dec
NZ$710
9 Dec - 10 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Puerto Vallarta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,133 reviews)
The staff was super nice. The bathrooms by the pool were a bit dirty on a few days but not all days. The 24 hour room service was great. The food at the Asian cuisine was fantastic. The Mexican-styled foods weren’t as authentic as first anticipated.

Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025

Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort, Puerto Vallarta
Grand Park Royal Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive

Grand Park Royal Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Carretera Barra de Navidad KM 8.5, Zona Puerto Vallarta JAL
The price is NZ$563 per night from 9 Dec to 10 Dec
NZ$563
9 Dec - 10 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Puerto Vallarta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
BAD, BAD, BAD! I only put 5 stars so this review doesn’t get erased and people really get to know how horrible the service at this hotel is. *Restaurants suck! Wait is always over 1 hour and you can’t make a reservation. *pools are old and deep, deep. And only one entrance to pool. *snack bar personnel ...

Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025

Grand Park Royal Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive
Costa Sur Resort & Spa

Costa Sur Resort & Spa

3.5 out of 5
Puerto Vallarta
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Puerto Vallarta. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,264 reviews)
This place is magical. It’s very basic so if you’re looking for fancy, it’s not it. But - the views !! We saw dolphins, eagle spotted manta Rey’s, devil manta rays jumping in the ocean. We saw all kinds of fish including angel fish just snorkeling right on that beach. The staff are amazing, the room ...

Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025

Costa Sur Resort & Spa
Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta Adults Only

Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta Adults Only

5 out of 5
Carretera a Barra de Navidad Km. 7.5 Puerto Vallarta
The price is NZ$864 per night from 11 Dec to 12 Dec
NZ$864
11 Dec - 12 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Puerto Vallarta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,007 reviews)
Beautiful location, room, facilities, staff were top of the line helpful and friendly.

Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025

Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta Adults Only
Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa - All Inclusive

Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa - All Inclusive

5 out of 5
Km 8 Carretera Barra de Navidad Puerto Vallarta JAL
The price is NZ$1,288 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
NZ$1,288
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Puerto Vallarta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (699 reviews)
Food was very good, staff were friendly, beach was clean and not busy.

Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025

Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa - All Inclusive
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around South Zone

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Conchas Chinas

5/5(1 area review)

A noteworthy feature of Conchas Chinas is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Conchas Chinas Beach and Bay of Banderas.

Conchas Chinas
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Amapas

If you're spending some time in Amapas, Playa de los Muertos and Olas Altas Street are top sights worth seeing.

Amapas
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Romantic Zone

5/5(4 area reviews)

Are you interested in stunning beaches, fantastic nightlife and popular shops? A visit to Romantic Zone might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Los Muertos Pier and Playa de los Muertos.

Romantic Zone
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Alta Vista

While there might not be top attractions in Alta Vista, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Malecon and Los Muertos Pier.

Alta Vista
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Emiliano Zapata

While visiting Emiliano Zapata, you might make a stop by sights like Los Muertos Pier and Playa de los Muertos.

Emiliano Zapata
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Benito Juárez

While there might not be top attractions in Benito Juárez, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Malecon and Los Muertos Pier.

Benito Juárez


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